Best Craniotomy Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Ertugrul Pinar has performed over 900 neurosurgical procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a major Turkish centre for complex cranial care.

• Treats both adult and paediatric patients for brain and spine diseases
• Focuses on skull base tumours, meningiomas, and glial mass removals
• Specialises in vascular neurosurgery including cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations
• Trained in neurosurgery at Marmara University, a top-tier medical institution
• Manages critical head injuries and complex cerebral haemorrhages

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.

The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

Professor Ahmet Hilmi Kaya is a senior neurosurgeon at Anadolu Medical Center, specialising in complex skull base surgery and stereotactic biopsy procedures.

• Holds a professorship at the prestigious Anadolu Medical Center in Gebze
• Specialises in functional neurosurgery and vascular pathologies of the central nervous system
• Awarded the Turkish Neurosurgery Society Aysima Altinok Thesis Award for excellence in research
• Completed advanced observerships in cellular neuroscience at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Leads research into metabolic brain activity and movement disorder treatments

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist neurosurgeon who trained at Zurich University Hospital in intraoperative MRI and microneurosurgery techniques.

• Completed the 4-year European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) training programme
• Expert in functional neurosurgery, including Deep Brain Stimulation and Gamma Knife radiosurgery
• Board member and Secretary of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society's functional section
• Visiting scientist and PhD candidate at Maastricht University in the Netherlands
• Published over 30 international papers focusing on electrode positioning and surgical outcomes

Awarded the Dr Cengiz Cetin thesis prize for his work on Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Ramazan Uyar brings high-level surgical precision to complex brain and spine cases.

• Specialises in aneurysm surgery and cerebrovascular neurosurgery
• Performs delicate cerebellum prolapse and hydrocephalus procedures
• Focuses on paediatric neurosurgery and cerebrospinal tumour removal
• Former Chief Physician with extensive background in state and research hospitals
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties

Professor Hasan Ozgur Ozdemir achieved first place in the Turkish Neurosurgical Society proficiency exam and practices at Medical Park Antalya.

• Specialises in endoscopic brain surgery to access tumours through smaller openings
• Focuses on vascular operations including brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations
• Performs complex craniotomies for both brain and spine tumours
• Expertise in minimally invasive techniques to help speed up patient recovery
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and Turkish Medical Association

Dr Musa Boztepe is a senior neurosurgeon who has completed over 900 successful procedures including complex brain and spinal surgeries.

• Specialised training in cerebrovascular surgery and functional neurosurgery
• Completed advanced courses in tumour management with the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Highly experienced in treating head traumas and cervical disc conditions
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Trained at Istanbul Goztepe Training and Research Hospital

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly distinguished neurosurgeon who served as a research fellow at the University of Toronto under the world-renowned Professor Charles Tator.

• Specialises in complex cranial surgeries including gliomas, meningiomas, and pituitary tumours
• Holds a PhD in Advanced Neuroscience from Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences
• Former Head of Neurosurgery and Director of the Institute of Neuroscience at Marmara University
• Awarded the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Award for his work on neurological injuries
• Member of EUROSPINE and the Turkish Neurosurgery Academy

Dr Emad Abdallah is a neurosurgery specialist at Turan Turan Health Group who focuses on complex spinal and cranial procedures. He integrates experimental research into clinical practice to improve patient recovery and surgical precision.

• Completed advanced training at Balikesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital
• Specialises in paediatric neurosurgery for young patients requiring brain or spinal intervention
• Trained in minimally invasive spinal surgery to reduce recovery times
• Researches regenerative therapies for spinal cord injuries using platelet-rich plasma
• Contributes to peer-reviewed neurosurgical journals on spinal health and phenotypes

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Necati Kaplan is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery. He treats tumors, vascular disorders, hydrocephalus, trauma, degenerative spine disease, pediatric neurosurgical conditions, and Chiari malformation. He also works with experimental stem cell and exosome therapies.

He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed training in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques in Mainz/Tuttlingen in 2016. He also trained in Advanced Neuroendoscopy (2004), the Keyhole concept (2003), Microsurgery at GATA (2005), Pediatric Neurosurgery (2015), and minimally invasive lumbar surgery (2015).

He has served as a Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery since 2018. He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association (since 2008) and the Association of Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies (since 2019). He co-authored series on vertebroplasty (111 patients/140 segments), 200 anterior cervical surgeries, 271 lumbar microdiscectomies, 673 mild head trauma cases, and stem cell therapies.

Dr. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urology. His robotic work includes radical prostatectomy (conventional and Retzius-sparing), radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. His laparoscopic work includes radical prostatectomy with lymph node dissection, radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. He also performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, all endourological surgeries (stone surgery and endoscopic procedures), HOLEP, and female incontinence surgery.

Education: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, 1990–1996. Specialization: S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1997–2002. Experience: Yozgat State Hospital, 2002–2006 and 2012–2016; Yozgat Private Hospital, 2006–2011; S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2016–2019; Bilkent City Hospital, 2019–2024.

Education and Specialization

• Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University
• 1999 - Akdeniz University, Faculty of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine Specialization Training
• Internal Medicine Specialization Training in the USA, Akdeniz University (2013 - 2014)
• Internal Medicine Specialization Training in the USA (2013 - 2014) - Medical Oncology Department
• Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology (Received Associate Professorship title)

Work Experience

• 2009 - Kayseri Training and Research Hospital, Hospital
• Acıbadem Kayseri
• 2017 - 2018 - Lara Private Anadolu Hospital
• 2018 - Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Expertise

• Diagnosis of organ tumors
• Chemotherapy in cancer treatment
• Targeted cancer therapies
• Immunotherapy in cancer treatment
• Next-generation genetic research in cancer treatment
• Complementary medicine in cancer treatment
• Medical oncology

Associate Professor Ozdogan Selcuk completed a prestigious clinical fellowship under Professor Gazi Yasargil, widely recognised as the father of modern neurosurgery. He currently leads complex surgical cases at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul.

• Holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine from Yeditepe University
• Completed specialised neurosurgery training at Saint Louis University in the USA
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Specialises in neuro-oncology and neurovascular surgical groups
• Former Chief Assistant at several major Turkish training and research hospitals

The doctor graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, İstanbul University in 2002 and completed a residency in Neurology at Okmeydanı Teaching and Research Hospital in 2008. Furthering expertise, the doctor pursued a Master's Degree in Electrophysiology at İstanbul University.

Specializing in EMG, EEG, PSG, Dementia, Headache, and Vertigo, the doctor has contributed significantly to studies in these areas. Professional experience includes positions at Ağrı State Hospital Neurology Clinic, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, and Medical Park Hospitals.

Professor Ilhan Elmaci pioneered micro-neurosurgery training at Zurich University and focuses on preserving quality of life during complex brain tumour removals.

• Trained in neuro-oncology and vascular neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University
• Founding chairman of the Turkish Skull Base Society
• Specialises in using endoscopic surgery and neuronavigation for pituitary adenomas
• Served as Chief of Clinic at the first Turkish centre accredited by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Published over 110 scientific papers on neurosurgical techniques and patient outcomes

Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience. His areas of expertise include epilepsy, glioma, skull injuries, movement disorders, spine tumors, herniations, and other nervous disorders. He uses advanced techniques in his surgeries and has published 117 scientific papers and a book.

The doctor completed medical education at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine and specialized in neurosurgery. Further training included a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Turkish Spine Association, and AOSpine. Awards include the Turkish Neurosurgery Society's Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize in 2017. The doctor has participated in organizing several neurosurgery courses and congresses, contributing as both an instructor and committee member.

Associate Professor Ramazan Sari is a specialist neurosurgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with accreditation from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology and functional neurosurgery for complex brain cases
• Former Assistant Professor at Gaziosmanpaşa University training next-generation surgeons
• Helped establish the neurosurgery department at Medipol University
• Completed residency at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, a major Istanbul surgical hub
• Expertise in brain tumour removal and surgical management of neurological disorders